MENSTRUAL IRREGULARITIES

MENSTRUAL IRREGULARITIES

Menstruation is a part of physical well-being in women but unfortunately one in every third women is going through menstrual irregularities ranging from too heavy flow to either scanty or no flow.

Our body works by secreting certain hormones that works on the organs and regulates monthly cycles.

Monthly cycle ranges from as short as 21 days to as long as 35 days. If there is variation occurs then it must be rule out.

REASONS LINKED TO HEAVY OR LESS MENSTRUAL FLOW

Birth control pills

Poly cystic ovarian syndrome

Too much exercise

Body weight changes (too fat or too thin)

Stress

Thyroid disorders either hypothyroid or hypothyroidism

RULE OUT PREGNANCY

Having no periods or missed periods in this case pregnancy needs to be ruled out before undergoing any medical treatment.

WHEN TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE

Gynecologists must be consulted if there is change in the pattern of menstrual flow either if you are having excessive periods for a longer period of time or having scanty menses.

Bleeding too much for a longer period of time might be danger and leads to anemia (low hemoglobin levels).and affects you further.

WHY IT IS HEALTHY TO HAVE REGULAR PERIODS

Likewise other functions of the body, shedding of uterus lining is under the control of certain hormones so having monthly periods means that our body is working in correct order.

But the normal rhythm is periods is important.

FURTHER MEDICAL CONDITIONS TO BE EXCLUDED IN CASE OF HEAVY PERIODS

Uterine fibroids

Uterine polyps

Having an intra-uterine device

Complications of pregnancy

Uterine cancer or cervical cancer

NATURAL REMEDIES TO REGULATE PERIODS

 I have heard my grand mum introducing some home remedies to regulate periods and needs to share here is:

1) Use of unripe papaya for some months can regulate periods.

2) Use of pinch of cinnamon.

3) Turmeric

4) Use of aloe Vera .Consuming this daily before breakfast can bring periods at normal flow.

5) Exercising and practicing yoga.

NOTE: DO NOT use these remedies during your periods. CONSULT doctor before using any remedy to rule out any underlying condition which is the reason for irregular periods.

MYTHYS ABOUT PERIODS

I personally have heard women talking about not to take bath when they are on their periods as this can decrease the flow.

Well I believe this is a myth and bathing is always good during periods for personal hygiene.

And hot bath really works to reduce the pain during periods.

HAVING TOO LITTLE OR SCANTY MENSES

There are many reasons of having scanty or little periods which can be physiological like breast feeding or pathological like poly cystic ovarian disease or thyroid disorders.

ALL the medical conditions needs to be ruled out and be treated accordingly.

ADDITIONAL MENSTRUAL IRREGULARITIES

 PAINFUL PERIODS

Periods are sometimes accompanied by severe cramps.

Painkillers and taking a hot bath can help to ease the pain.

FREQUENT PERIODS

Having frequent periods in less than 21 days apart also cannot be neglected.

SPOTTING

Episodes of spotting that occurs between periods can be alarming and must be ruled out.

CONCLUSION:

As I said earlier menstrual irregularities are getting very much common these days and needs proper intervention and the cause must be ruled out.

Proper diet and exercise must be a part of our busy and stressful life.

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